
Join our Patreon for two shows a week, ad-free listening, early access and much more... Follow this link and get involved! - patreon.com/RussellHoward Each week Russell sits down with fantastic guests to chat about their Brilliant Things; the items, places and people that make life worth living.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Pierre is a formidable stand-up comedian and it’s a pleasure to take this wander around the corners of his fascinating brain. This fun and fascinating episode of Five Brilliant Things takes in the majesty of beef, the efficiency of Grahame Greene, th... more
Welcome to our best of February's shows, with a little snippet of each of the four shows we slung into the world across the last month.
This show features Charlie Higson talking about the wonders of the Voyager Space Probe...
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You want strong opinions about bananas? You’ve come to the right place. Northern Irish powerhouse comedian Shane Todd has flown in to give Russell his Five Brilliant Things, and bananas are right out of the traps. Even the hardest of hearts will be t... more
This is a cracking episode with a cracking comedian. The Taskmaster star Stevie Martin speaks with completely unguarded honesty about her favourite things which leads to not one but several introspective spirals! What is it about chonky penne, pyrex ... more
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Love the guests and the free flowing of chat
But listening on decent headphones means you can hear every slurp and swallow of tea/water. That is horrible.
Love this show and it’s always making me laugh. Good positive energy
First time listener and honestly Dan Snow needs to be going into schools, on the news and more podcasts to remind us how precious democracy is. 👏👏
Love this show, Russell is a great host, allows his guest to talk and intelligently adds to the discussion. Great guests too.
Loving hearing about many brilliant things. Brilliant.
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Content centers on humor and personal anecdotes as the host converses with a diverse array of guests. Topics often range from comedy and creative processes to deeper themes, including mental health, history, and societal dynamics. Unique segments, wherein guests share their 'Five Brilliant Things,' highlight what brings them joy or meaning, offering listeners both laughter and insight into the guests' personal lives and perspectives. The engaging conversational style, mixed with moments of introspection and relatable storytelling, positions it as a source of both entertainment and thoughtful reflection for listeners interested in comedy and the human experience.
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Recent guests on Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant Things include:
1. Charlie Higson
2. Amy Gledhill
3. Harry Enfield
4. Stevie Martin
5. Shane Todd
6. Tom Rosenthal
7. Daniel Foxx
8. Bridget Christie
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